How to Clean Vaseline Off of a Wooden Floor

How to Clean Vaseline Off of a Wooden Floor
Published: Nov 30, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Since wood floors can swell and warp when exposed to water, avoid using too much water during this cleaning process.

Things You Will Need

  • Plastic spoon or scraper
  • Paper towels
  • Liquid dish detergent
  • Water
  • Sponge
  • Towel
  1. Use a plastic spoon or scraper to remove spots or blobs of Vaseline from the wood. Wipe up remaining Vaseline with paper towels.

  2. Dampen a sponge in warm water. Apply a squirt of liquid dish detergent to the sponge.

  3. Rub the sponge over the wood. Rinse out the sponge and wipe the affected area of the wood again to remove detergent residue. You may need to wipe the area several times to remove all of the residue. Dry the wood immediately with a clean towel.

The Drip Cap

  • Vaseline petroleum jelly contains mineral oils and waxes.
  • Rinse out the sponge and wipe the affected area of the wood again to remove detergent residue.

Photo Credits

Jozsef Szasz-Fabian/iStock/Getty Images

Jozsef Szasz-Fabian/iStock/Getty Images

Corey M. Mackenzie

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